2020 Map of Los Pinos

About this map

The high desert borderlands between New Mexico and Colorado are defined by the winding paths of Rio de los Pinos and Rio San Antonio. In this 2020 edition, the small settlements of Los Pinos and Ortiz sit just north of the state boundary, where the landscape transitions into the protected acreage of the Carson National Forest. The map reveals a complex water management system vital for this arid region, including the Llano Ditch and several livestock-supporting features like Pit Tank Number Two and Chino Tank. Rising above the valley floor, Pinabetal Mesa and Chino Peak provide significant vertical relief, while the Los Pinos River Access Rd suggests the continuing importance of these waterways for both utility and recreation in Rio Arriba County.